Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions

In these Terms of Service, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them: Buddy Connect refers to the brand and service provided by Hey Buddie Organization, a company registered and operating in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Website refers to buddyconnect.buzz and any associated subdomains. Services refers to all computer systems design, computer integrated systems design, and related professional, scientific, and technical services offered by Buddy Connect. Client or You refers to the individual or entity accessing or using our website or services. Content refers to all text, graphics, images, software, and other materials displayed on or available through the website.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are using our services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms. These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hey Buddie Organization.

We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed about the latest version.

3. Services Description

Buddy Connect provides computer systems design and related services within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector. Our services include but are not limited to: computer integrated systems design, systems architecture planning, technical consulting, infrastructure design, software systems integration, network design and optimization, cloud computing solutions, cybersecurity assessments, digital transformation consulting, and technology strategy development.

The specific scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees for our services will be defined in separate service agreements or statements of work entered into between Buddy Connect and the client. These Terms of Service govern all such engagements unless expressly superseded by a written agreement signed by both parties.

4. Client Obligations

As a client of Buddy Connect, you agree to: provide accurate and complete information necessary for the performance of our services; cooperate with us in a timely manner and provide access to relevant systems, data, and personnel as reasonably required; comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your use of our services; maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials, access keys, or other security information provided to you; and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our services does not infringe upon the rights of any third party and that all content, data, and materials you provide to us are lawfully obtained and owned by you or that you have obtained all necessary licenses and permissions.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights in the materials, documentation, methodologies, software tools, frameworks, and deliverables created by Buddy Connect in the course of providing our services shall remain the property of Buddy Connect unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing. Upon full payment of all applicable fees, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the deliverables for your internal business purposes.

You retain all intellectual property rights in any content, data, or materials that you provide to us. By providing such content, you grant us a limited license to use, reproduce, and modify that content solely for the purpose of providing our services to you. The Buddy Connect name, logo, and branding are trademarks of Hey Buddie Organization and may not be used without our prior written consent.

6. Fees and Payment

Fees for our services will be as set forth in the applicable service agreement or statement of work. Unless otherwise specified, all fees are payable in Canadian dollars and are due within thirty days of the invoice date. Late payments may be subject to interest charges at a rate of one and one-half percent per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower.

All fees are exclusive of any applicable taxes, duties, or government charges. You are responsible for paying all taxes, duties, and government charges associated with your use of our services, excluding taxes based on our net income. We may suspend or terminate services if payment is not received on a timely basis.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information disclosed during the course of the engagement. Confidential information includes but is not limited to business plans, technical data, customer information, financial information, trade secrets, and any other information that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential.

The receiving party agrees to use the same degree of care to protect the confidentiality of the disclosing partys information as it uses to protect its own similar confidential information, but in no event less than reasonable care. This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of our engagement and continue for a period of three years following the disclosure of the confidential information.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Buddy Connect and Hey Buddie Organization shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising under these Terms of Service shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to us for the specific service giving rise to the claim during the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the liability. This limitation of liability applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages and notwithstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy.

9. Warranties and Disclaimer

Buddy Connect warrants that our services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with industry standards. We make no other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Our website and services are provided on an as is and as available basis.

We do not warrant that our website or services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We are not responsible for any delays, delivery failures, or other damages resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labour disputes, government actions, and internet service provider failures.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buddy Connect, Hey Buddie Organization, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or related to your use of our website or services, your violation of these Terms of Service, or your violation of any rights of another party.

Buddy Connect reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate a service agreement in accordance with the termination provisions set forth in the applicable service agreement. If no specific termination provisions exist, either party may terminate the engagement by providing thirty days written notice to the other party.

Upon termination, you shall pay all fees and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination. Both parties shall return or destroy any confidential information belonging to the other party, except as required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations. The provisions of these Terms of Service that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to confidentiality, limitation of liability, and indemnification obligations.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising out of or relating to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Calgary, Alberta for the resolution of any disputes arising under these terms.

13. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or our services, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through informal negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty days, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation in Calgary, Alberta before resorting to litigation.

If mediation does not resolve the dispute, either party may initiate legal proceedings in the courts of Calgary, Alberta. The prevailing party in any legal proceeding shall be entitled to recover its reasonable legal fees and costs from the other party.

14. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms of Service if such failure or delay is due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, civil unrest, strikes, labour disputes, fire, flood, earthquake, epidemic, pandemic, government actions, embargoes, or failure of third-party services or infrastructure.

The affected party shall promptly notify the other party of the force majeure event and take reasonable steps to mitigate its impact. If the force majeure event continues for more than sixty days, either party may terminate the affected service agreement without liability.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with any applicable service agreements, statements of work, and exhibits referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Buddy Connect regarding your use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements, communications, or representations, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.

16. Contact Information

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